A man in the Denton area was recently arrested after law enforcement saw him inhaling fumes from a compressed air can. Many witnesses also saw the man inhaling gas from the can. The man then refused to receive medical assistance at a hospital. The man was later charged with possessing, using, ingesting, and inhaling volatile chemicals. Compressed air is just one of the most common types of volatile chemicals. A second very common type of volatile chemical is nitrous oxide, which is stored in tanks by dentists and welders, among other professionals. Law in Texas prohibits the recreational use of certain substances that are referred to as “volatile chemicals” and which are not labelled as controlled substances.
Examples of Volatile Chemicals
Some of the most commonly abused volatile chemicals include nitrous oxide, spray paint, and other chemicals that produce effects similar to intoxication or which distort a person’s balance, cognition, or eyesight. Federal law requires volatile chemicals to carry a label with a warning conveying that the chemical has harmful vapors.
Charges Related to the Possession and Use of Volatile Chemicals
A man was recently charged with harassing a public servant in the Denton area. The man charged had been given a notice of criminal demand before his arrest. The man was later arrested for trespassing at America’s Best Value Inn and was taken to the Denton City Jail. This article serves to illustrate one of the many ways in which harassment charges are made in Texas. Harassment laws are enforced in Texas to criminalize undesirable or threatening behavior.
What Constitutes Harassment in Texas